What are the Advantages of Solid PVC Decking?

There was a time, not too long ago, when if you wanted a deck, it was made from wood. Times have changed, you now have the option of PVC decking instead of wood. There are many advantages that come with using PVC decking for your deck instead of traditional wood.

• PVC decking is almost maintenance free once you install it. Unlike a wood deck which needs to be cleaned and stained yearly, the PVC deck just requires a quick cleaning when it appears dirty. Usually you can just hose it off, if you do need more than water, squirt some dish washing soap and scrub it with your broom before rinsing. These are stain resistant to make cleaning super easy.


• There will be no more splinters going into hands and feet. Once of the hazards of a wooden deck is splinters, that will no longer be a concern. No more having to sand the rough spots either.


• Over the life of the deck, the cost is less for PVC decking. While at first glance it may be slightly more expensive than wood, when you take into account the additional money that a wood deck costs over time, it is easy to see this type of deck is much cheaper. For example, you do not have to sand, power wash, stain, or replace broken pieces of wood.


• You get the look of wood without all the extra work. You also get to avoid the imperfections in real wood, such as knots and warped pieces.


• It resists fading from the sun and elements. This is a big plus, it will keep your project looking great year after year, instead of just for the first season.